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‘There and Back Again,’ or Why Do We Keep Returning Home
A panel of six women talks about small communities they came from, what drew them back, and the wealth of opportunities they found there.
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In the Face of Extreme Floods, Rural Kentucky Lacked Forecasting and Broadband
As severe weather events increase, so does danger to rural communities. Plans are in place to address the urban observation bias in national weather prediction, but the other piece — reliable broadband — could still be years away for places like Eastern Kentucky.
How Alaska’s Coastal Communities Are Racing Against Erosion
“There’s a lot of history being washed away.”
New ER-Only Status Will Preserve Hospital’s Crucial Services. But Others Worry about Distance to Care
St. Mark’s took advantage of a program that will sustain emergency care in rural Fayette County, Texas. But people seeking surgery and in-patient care will have to go elsewhere.
‘It’s Not a Community Killer, but It Is Damaging’
The medical center in La Grange, Texas, last month became the fourth rural hospital in the state to stop inpatient services and convert to a Rural Emergency Hospital. The change will prevent complete closure of the facility, officials said. But the loss of jobs and services will be profound.
Maine Leaders Discuss Whether Public Broadband Investments Should Support National Private Providers
Millions of Maine’s fiber dollars are going to a mix of government entities, regional internet service providers, and large, out-of-state companies. Some worry these national companies have not worked well with communities in the past. Others say the investments should be evaluated on what they deliver, not who gets the money.
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Q&A: A Rural Healthcare Hub for Doctors and Policymakers
The Rural Health Information Hub is a website that provides rural-specific information for doctors, community leaders, and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding rural healthcare.
USDA Projects Farm Income will Fall in 2023 after Two Robust Years
High expenses and low commodity prices could mean U.S. farm income falls in 2023.
Struggling to Survive, the First Rural Hospitals Line Up for New Federal Lifeline
Hospitals in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma are among the first to apply for a new rural
hospital payment model that shifts the focus of services away from overnight stays to outpatient and
emergency care. Still, experts say the law needs to be amended to provide the right mix of care for rural
communities.
Texas Town Tries a New Model for Saving Rural Health Care
The hospital in rural Bowie, Texas, has closed twice since 2015. Now, it’s partnering with a nearby hospital system to reopen as a round-the-clock emergency and observation center.
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